Myth: White Spots on Nails

Most people believe that the mysterious white spots that appear on your nails are caused by a lack of calcium in the body. According to the How Stuff Works website, the white spots that appear on your nails actually mean that your nails have experienced nail trauma. Applying to much pressure to the nail bed can cause these white spots to appear. Ease up on your nails and you will notice the white spots disappear.
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